HomeWizard introduces an important update for the Plug-In Battery that takes energy management to the next level. With the new smart charging function, the battery no longer only looks at the current energy consumption, but actively plans ahead. This allows the battery to use energy more efficiently, save costs and at the same time contribute to a more stable power grid.
The feature is immediately available to all Plug-In Battery users and only requires an update of the HomeWizard app. An Energy+ subscription is not required, making smart charging accessible to anyone who wants to organize their energy consumption more intelligently.
Why smart charging really makes the difference
Smart charging goes beyond just ‘saving electricity’. The models make smart choices during the day. This also means that the battery sometimes waits before discharging. Normally, the home battery would discharge immediately when you use electricity, but it may be smarter to save energy for a while. For example, if there are higher electricity prices later in the day.
The battery looks ahead: when is the best time to use energy? This way it gets more value from every stored kWh and helps reduce peak loads on the power grid.
The power of smart charging therefore lies in the anticipation. Instead of only reacting when energy is needed, the Plug-In Battery anticipates what will happen later in the day. Think of a sunny afternoon with a lot of generation or a peak in energy prices in the evening.
A practical example: if the system expects the electricity price to rise later in the day, the battery will charge earlier when the price is still low. This energy can then be used when electricity is more expensive. This happens automatically, without you having to worry about it yourself.
Smart charging looks further than just now
Where traditional systems respond to what is happening at that moment, smart charging continuously analyzes multiple factors to determine the best charging strategy. The HomeWizard algorithm automatically calculates when it is beneficial or sensible to charge or discharge.
Various data sources are taken into account:
- The local weather report and the expected solar generation
- The current and predicted energy consumption in the home
- The current electricity prices
This combination creates a dynamic system that adapts to your situation and the circumstances at that moment.
Benefits for you and your environment
Smart charging not only offers personal benefits, but also helps on a larger scale. HomeWizard has added various charging strategies that respond to various situations.
- Take advantage of dynamic rates: if you use a dynamic energy contract, the battery can charge at the cheapest times and discharge when prices are high. This even works on days with little sun.
- Insight into the planning: In the today view of the battery graph you will see a dotted line showing the expected charging schedule. This gives you immediate insight into what the battery will do.
- Neighborhood-friendly charging: the smart and neighborhood-friendly strategy reduces the burden on the power grid. This helps reduce peaks and reduces the chance of solar panel failure or power outages in the area.
- Continuous optimization: every 15 minutes the schedule is recalculated based on current data. This ensures that the system remains accurate, even with unexpected changes in consumption or generation.
Easily activate in the app
Smart charging is available to all users of the HomeWizard Plug-In Battery. To use the function, you only need to update the HomeWizard app to the latest version. You can then immediately choose a charging strategy that suits your situation via the settings.
With this update, HomeWizard shows that smart energy storage is not just about capacity, but above all about intelligent use. By planning ahead, energy is used more efficiently and you get more out of your battery without extra effort.
Buy HomeWizard home battery
The HomeWizard home battery (HWE-BAT-11) can be purchased on the HomeWizard website for € 1195.00. Ordered today, delivered tomorrow.